This team owns the longest unbeaten streak in major North American sports history in 35 consecutive games without a loss, from October 14 to January 6.
Facing the Islanders for the Cup, the Flyers would ultimately lose in six games on Bob Nystrom's overtime Cup-winning goal.
[24] The Flyers set a number of franchise records during their semifinal playoff series with the Minnesota North Stars.
[29][30] Another series mark which tied the NHL record was the 15 powerplay goals allowed against the New York Islanders during the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals.
[36] Philadelphia's picks at the 1979 NHL entry draft, which was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, on August 9, 1979.
[57] The Flyers were affiliated with the Maine Mariners of the AHL,[59][60] the Toledo Goaldiggers of the IHL,[61] and the Hampton Aces of the Eastern Hockey League.